Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Pre-science

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Week 8

Date:
Theme of the Week: Soil
Topic of the Day: Types and Uses of Soil
Age Group: 3–4 years
Duration: 1–2 hours

Learning Objectives:

1. Observe different types of soil (clay, sandy, loam).
2. State simple differences (sticky, grainy).
3. Mention simple uses of soil.

Circle Time:
Show three soil samples.
Let pupils touch carefully.
Talk about how each feels different.

Main Activity:
Compare clay (sticky), sandy (grainy), loam (soft).
Show pictures of bricks and pottery made from soil.
Plant seeds in soil.
Emphasize not eating soil.

Materials Needed:
Clay soil sample
Sandy soil sample
Loam soil sample
Water
Pictures of bricks and pottery
Small pots and seeds

Movement Break:
Pretend to mold clay and build a house.

Creative Time:
Draw a house made of bricks.
Color soil types picture.

Language Development:
Teacher: “Some soil is sticky. Some soil is sandy.”
Pupils repeat: “clay, sandy, plant.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child observe differences in soil?
✔ Can the child mention one use of soil?
✔ Can the child follow safety rules (not eating soil)?
✔ Can the child participate in planting?